How Cavities Form & How to Prevent Them | Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses the formation of cavities and underscores the importance of maintaining an alkaline oral environment through appropriate dental hygiene practices. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/zVCaYyUWWSw Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/vgQOHI4 *Follow Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://go.hubermanlab.com/newsletter *Timestamps* 00:00 Introduction to Cavities 00:47 How Cavities Form 01:35 The Role of Bacteria 02:12 Communicable Nature of Strep Mutans 03:46 Acidity & Oral Health 04:04 Diet & Cavity Formation 05:25 Key Takeaways for Oral Health #HubermanLab #Health #OralHealth Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer